Systems of checks and balances that have been put in governance structures in Western democracies have formed the basis of good governance. These systems have over the past two centuries contributed in empowering citizens in the respective countries and thus reduced drastically public sector irregularities. Providing more public services with less public sector irregularities is an ongoing challenge in Ghana. This paper focuses on rising irregularities identified by the Auditor General's reports for the past five (5) years. The irregularities are centred on violations on regulations, rules, policies and directives which are in place to ensure prudent management of state resources.
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